I've Heard Stories of Tummy Tuck Swelling 2 Years Post-op. Is This True?

im due to have a tt in dec, i have a constant protruding tummy that gets worse as i eat. my concern is: reading threads on tt they say they are still swelling nearly 2 yrs after a tt, and that fat has gone to their bottoms and legs after lipo? this has freaked me out as i thought u swell for about 3 or so months but not for 2 yrs! is this true,why do the swell? would i swell as bad as i look now or worse?

Swelling after a tummy tuck

October 21st, 2010

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From your photo you look to have dramatic muscle laxity which should be much better with a properly done TT. 3-4 months should be all you need to resolve the swelling as long as the muscle repair is done right and holds up.

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